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Riverina · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1941

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Voters' Qualifications for L. G. Elections

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 14 August 1941 · page 6

A person with nine months' residential qualifications will be entitled to vote at the triennial local, government elections to be held in…

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Is an Election Neary

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 14 August 1941 · page 4

Information received from what is usually a [?] so[?] would indicate a definite feeling und [?] the surface of th[?]…

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Junee Hospital Election

Daily Advertiser · Friday 15 August 1941 · page 2

The Junee District Hospital subscribers' list, which was recently reopened for a week, had an additional 65 subscribers' names added to it…

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Gravel Histrionics Council Election Propaganda? Many Revelations in Latest Council Row Footpaths and Churchyards to be Treated Now

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 15 August 1941 · page 3

A CIVIC feud Which developed more or less under cover, with only, slight indications of the manner in which it was growing vouchsafed to an interested public, sprang suddenly into the light on Tuesday night at the meeting, of the Willimbong Shire Council. The whys and…

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Junee Hospital Election

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 16 August 1941 · page 4

The Junee District Hospital subscribers list shows that a total of 1231 people are entitled to vote at the forthcoming board election, which is creating very keen…

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Queen Competition United Services Candidate Australian Record for Billycart Derby

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 16 August 1941 · page 2

Entries for both the Billycart Derby (sponsored section) and the Schoolboy Stakes, to be held on August 27 in aid of the United Services Queen (Mia Helen…

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Scouting Notes "P.L.'s PARLIAMENT"

Daily Advertiser · Monday 18 August 1941 · page 3

In this month's issue of "Scouting in N.S.W." a new section has been arranged for Patrol Leaders and Scouters under the title of "P.L.'s Parliament."…

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Narandera District Hospital Twelve Candidates Nominate for Board Election on 29th AUGUST

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 19 August 1941 · page 2

The triennial election of directors of the Narandera District Hospital will be held on 20th August. No less than 12 candidates have…

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Mr. Menzies and London All Cards on Table Decision Rests With Parliament

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 19 August 1941 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Monday.—Replying to criticism of hit intended visit to England. Mr. Menzies said to-day that all the cards were on the table and he…

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Correspondence (We do not necessarily endorse the views of our correspondents) Junee Hospital Elections (To the Editor, "The Daily Advertiser")

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 21 August 1941 · page 2

Sir,—Please permit me space in your valuable columns to reply to a letter purposed to be written by E. L. Reid, and appearing in your issue of August 13, 1941…

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Hospital Board Election Bungle Postal Voting Papers Not Initialled Ballot May' Be .Declared . INVALID

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 21 August 1941 · page 4

The Returning Officer's failure to initial the ballot papers of postal voters caused an unusual and perplexing position to…

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Mr. Menzies Statement to Parliament

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 22 August 1941 · page 2

"The,, war is characterised by, extra ordinarily sudden changes and developments. It is less than three months since I returned to Australia,…

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Burrinjuck Dam Questions in Parliament

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 22 August 1941 · page 4

Mr. Sheahan: I ask the Premier whether it is a fact that during the financial year 1938-'39 Mr. J. L. Savage, whom the leader of the…

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Labor Candidates at Hospital Elections (To the Editor)

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 22 August 1941 · page 1

Sir,—Now that Labor has been placed by the people as the State Government of New South Wales, the local branch of the A.L.P. is making…

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Member for Temora Speech in Parliament During Debate on the Address in Reply

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 22 August 1941 · page 1

Mr Dickson said: Listening to the I too. member for Orange, was like listening to the speech of & Lobar candidate for the…

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Mr. Enticknap Advocates Sale of Light Wines in Restaurants Remarks in Parliament; Supports Liquor Law Reform

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 22 August 1941 · page 3

AMENDMENT of the Liquor Act to permit the sale of light wines in restaurants was advocated in the Legislative Assembly by the…

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Narandera District Hospital Election of Directors

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 22 August 1941 · page 2

The public as a whole are [?] to forget what is done by those who work for or in our hospitals. Narandera has been lucky over many…

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Queen Competition Diggers' Candidate Various Functions This Week-end Afternoon Tea at St. John's

Daily Advertiser · Friday 22 August 1941 · page 4

The usual Saturday fixtures in aid of the Diggers' Queen (Miss Dolly Walker) will again be held to-morrow. The flower stall at Fossey's corner has become a rendezvous…

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Exhibition Gallop by Draught Horse Derby and Cup Candidate

Daily Advertiser · Friday 22 August 1941 · page 6

The draught horse Derby and Cup to be run at the patriotic gymkhana at the Wagga Showground on Saturday. August 30, are creating great interest in sporting…

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Municipal Elections

Daily Advertiser · Friday 22 August 1941 · page 2

wagga Municipal Council last night received a circular from the Local Government Association with reference to the preparation of the rolls for the…

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